Required Qualifications: - BA/BS degree
- Requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience, of which approximately five (5) years must be specialized in the area of Infection Prevention and Control.
Factors: - Factor I - Knowledge Required by the Position - Current knowledge of infectious disease transmission and infection prevention and control issues, surveillance methodology and nursing issues and policies are essential to this position. Professional knowledge of a wide range of IP/nursing concepts, principles, and practices to serve as a consultant to health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, healthcare units within correctional facilities, and other health care providers in the development of IP/nursing policy, procedures, and education interventions related to HAI surveillance, prevention, and control. Knowledge of day-to day operations of a healthcare facility infection prevention program and collaborations with nursing and medical staff necessary for success. Technical assistance and promotional skills related to working with clinicians, IPs, nurses and other health care providers in the implementation of DHQP policies, guidelines and initiatives. Thorough knowledge of CDC's NHSN to provide user support for HAI surveillance and educational offerings.
- Factor 2 - Supervisory Controls - Incumbent receives broad direction from the Chief, Surveillance Branch, in terms of overall policy and objectives within this framework. More direct, specific direction is provided by the Team Lead. Incumbent is responsible for actively developing and implementing projects and activities to achieve objectives while keeping supervisors informed of ongoing activities and potential or real problems. Work is reviewed in terms of effectiveness in accomplishing objectives and carrying out responsibilities.
- Factor 3 - Guidelines - Incumbent uses agency regulations, polices, guidelines, rules, established CDC, DHQP and national infection prevention and control recommendations, journals and state-of-the-art developments. The employee uses initiative, resourcefulness and good judgment in researching trends and patterns to provide appropriate consultation and technical assistance to meet the unique needs of a variety of health care providers in implementing the recommendations for preventing and controlling HAI and fulfilling surveillance and reporting requirements.
•Must be able to obtain a NACI clearance • To apply, please apply at www.caci.com Job # - 132961 OR http://careers.caci.com/ShowJob/Id/1296880/Infection-Preventionist-Nurse-Consultant CACI employs a diverse range of talent to create an environment that fuels innovation and fosters continuous improvement and success. Join CACI, where you will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact by providing information solutions and services in support of national security missions and government transformation for Intelligence, Defense, and Federal Civilian clients. A member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies and the Russell 2000 Index, CACI provides dynamic careers for approximately 15,000 employees working in over 120 offices worldwide. |
